Chapter 939: Expectations from the White House (Please subscribe!)
The expectations of the US government
Since the end of the last Sino-US negotiation, Roosevelt, as President of the United States, has begun to pay attention to China, an increasingly powerful military in Asia. As a result, China relied on its weak and backward air force to sink the Japanese heavy aircraft carrier Kaga.
The news was immediately delivered to him by the intelligence chief, Major General Rossiter.
Looking at the intelligence in his hands, the first thing Roosevelt, as president, showed was incredulity. After all, the disparity in strength between the enemy and ourselves is too great: the aircraft equipped by the Chinese ** fleet are basically outdated and outdated fighters that have been eliminated by other countries.
It is an aircraft that cannot be compared with the Japanese military in terms of performance or other aspects...
Thinking of this, Roosevelt directly faced the intelligence chief in front of him, Major General Rossiter, and asked with a puzzled look: "Director Rossiter, are all the contents of this intelligence report true?"
"Yes, Your Excellency, we have confirmed through the radio with General Stilwell who stayed in China that the intelligence content is absolutely true. The heroic Chinese Air Force, relying on a backward aviation division, successfully sunk the aircraft at a negligible cost
The Japanese heavy aircraft carrier Kaga seriously damaged a Japanese destroyer. They achieved their first unprecedented victory since the establishment of their air force..." Major General Rossiter answered affirmatively.
"Oh my God, I really didn't expect that the Chinese not only have a powerful army, but also their air force, which has to impress us..."
"With these backward air force equipment, they can sink a Japanese heavy aircraft carrier. If we give them the most advanced air force equipment in the world, what else can they not do..." Faced with Major General Rossiter's confirmation,
As President, Roosevelt opened his mouth and couldn't help but let out an exclamation.
Of course, as President, Roosevelt could not always keep his sights on the victory achieved by the Chinese Air Force. After a brief excitement, he asked with a sly smile on his face.
"Rost, the Chinese Air Force sank the Japanese heavy aircraft carrier Kaga. I believe that the Japanese government, as an old rival, will not remain indifferent, right?"
"Your Excellency the President is wise...According to the latest intelligence from inside sources, the Japanese government has decided to mobilize a fleet from the tense domestic forces to retaliate against the Chinese government and destroy the Chinese Air Force in the bud..." Rost replied.
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For a moment, a thoughtful look appeared on Roosevelt's face. After a brief thought, he sighed to Rost in front of him: "Tojo Hideki is worthy of being the Prime Minister of Japan. His strategic vision,
It is not something that ordinary people can compare with. It was a good move to nip the Chinese Air Force in the bud..."
"Your Excellency, what do you mean?" Seeing Roosevelt talking to himself, Rost asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"It's very simple. The Japanese government is worried that the development and growth of the Chinese Air Force will directly threaten its homeland security. If this is the case, the Japanese government's troops deployed on the Pacific battlefield will face the situation of being attacked from both sides... However, if they want to eliminate
The Chinese Air Force is not that simple..."
"Roost, immediately order the Chief of Staff, General Marshall, to come to my office. Hurry..." Just when a look of wanton cunning flashed across Roosevelt's face, he gave a decisive order to the intelligence director in front of him.
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"Yes, Your Excellency President..."
The White House of the United States is still the office of President Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt and General Marshall, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, sat opposite each other with smiles on their faces, as if they were discussing something worthy of joy...
"Marshall, I want to know the latest situation in the Pacific battlefield. At the same time, I hope you can tell me how much price and how long it will take for the Allied forces to achieve final victory under the current situation.
Time?" Looking at the chief of staff sitting in front of him, Roosevelt asked bluntly.
"According to the original plan, our allies are constantly deploying troops to the Pacific battlefield to replenish various strategic supplies and accumulate strength for the final decisive battle. So far, the number of Allied troops in the entire Pacific battlefield has reached more than 1.2 million.
As for the various strategic materials stored, it is enough for these troops to consume for more than half a year..."
"As for our opponent, the Japanese army... Mr. President, according to intelligence, after losing 600,000 elites on the Chinese battlefield, the Japanese government seems to be planning to make a desperate move... Since the victory of the Sino-US negotiations, the Japanese government has once again begun to attack
All citizens initiated a new round of conscription."
"So far, more than 300,000 new soldiers have been forcibly sent to the battlefield by their government. As for various supplies, the Japanese government, which is preparing to make a desperate move, has also drained almost all strategic resources in the country and is preparing to fight with us.
The Allied Forces will fight a real decisive battle to decide the ownership of the Pacific region in one fell swoop..." At this point, Marshall, who had been looking relaxed just now, was immediately shrouded in a serious look.
Facing President Roosevelt, who had the same solemn expression in front of him, he continued: "Your Excellency, please forgive me for speaking frankly. Although the recruits just recruited by the Japanese government have little combat effectiveness, with the Bushido spirit that the Japanese army is convinced of, on the battlefield,
These new recruits will definitely show amazing fighting power..."
"So, I think that the Pacific battlefield, with the Japanese government's desperate measures, is not as easy to fight as we imagined. It is very likely that the entire battle will probably turn into a protracted stalemate."
"A protracted stalemate war is absolutely not possible..." As soon as General Marshall finished speaking, Roosevelt's head shook like a wavy drum, and he said with a firm expression of rejection.
"Marshall, in the protracted stalemate war, our great United States, with its strong national strength, can persist and wait. However, after several years of war, our allies have reached a critical moment of life and death. With their current national strength,
, there is no extra time to continue to hold on and wait. Therefore, on the Pacific battlefield, the Allied forces, mainly American soldiers, must end the battle in the shortest possible time, win, and give the Allied countries a hope of perseverance.
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President Roosevelt's answer, although Marshall, as Chief of Staff, agreed very much. However, in the face of real strength, he had to shake his head helplessly before speaking.
"Your Excellency, I can only say sorry for your request. After all, the Allied forces on the Pacific battlefield are basically composed of American soldiers. If we launch an attack rashly without an absolute advantage, the entire
The troops will definitely pay a heavy price."
"I believe that in the face of this unbearable cost, not only me, but also all the people and the entire parliament will not agree to this crazy decision..."
Just when Marshall looked at the pensive Roosevelt in front of him and thought that President Roosevelt would give up this crazy decision that all the people would oppose, Roosevelt's eyes jumped to the world map on the wall and he spoke straightforwardly.
"Marshall, if, if, before the Allied forces launch their attack, the Japanese mainland is attacked, or even the back of the Japanese army on the Pacific battlefield is suddenly attacked. Then do you think that the advantage of the entire Pacific will be lost to our allies?
Tilt in one direction…”
"Japan's mainland, the Japanese army's rear area... Mr. President, I can be sure that as long as what you just said can become a reality, the Japanese troops who are attacked from both sides on the Pacific battlefield will inevitably suffer a devastating blow from our alliance's military forces. The entire Pacific Ocean
The battlefield will also end with the victory of the Allies in the shortest possible time..." Marshall replied with a confident face.
However, immediately afterwards, he asked with a questioning look on his face: "Your Excellency, I don't know why you made the assumption just now...could this assumption really become a reality..."
"Of course..." Roosevelt replied confidently. At the same time, with Marshall's affirmative answer just now, a smile slowly enveloped his face.
"Marshall, I believe you should also have received the news that the Japanese aircraft carrier Kaga was sunk by the Chinese Air Force... If the Chinese Air Force and Navy can develop and grow in a short period of time, then this army belonging to the Allied Powers will
It is absolutely possible to send troops directly to the Japanese mainland, or to attack the Japanese rear areas..."
Seeing the thoughtful Marshall in front of him, Roosevelt continued with a sly smile.
"In addition, don't forget that in the last Sino-US negotiation, the Chinese representative has clearly proposed to us the 'priority right to land on Japan's mainland'. I believe that as an excellent politician and soldier, you should know that the Chinese government
The real purpose of fu seeking this right. In this case, I believe that as long as it has a strong enough air force and navy, the Chinese government will definitely agree to the Allies' request and land in Japan, threatening the security of Japan's homeland..."
"Your Excellency, I have to say that you are not only an excellent politician, but also an excellent strategist... Faced with the huge interests of Japan, I believe that the Chinese government will definitely agree to our request...
"Marshall's face also showed a relaxed smile, and he answered confidently.
A major event related to the entire process of World War II and the lives of millions of people cannot be solved smoothly with just a few words from two people. When the two people were studying the specific feasibility of the whole thing with smiles on their faces,
A shocking news once again disrupted their plans...
"Your Excellency, Mr. President, Mr. Chief of Staff, please don't forget the news I just reported. Since the Kaga was attacked and silenced, the Japanese government has planned to mobilize the only aircraft carrier from the limited domestic forces to form an aircraft carrier.
A new squadron will be sent south to China to carry out bloody revenge for the Chinese Air Force's sinking of the Kaga aircraft carrier..." Seeing the eyes of the two people, the intelligence chief Major General Rossiter, who was sitting next to him and had been silent, had a look on his face.
Answered in the affirmative.
"I don't know the specific strength of the entire squadron..." Roosevelt frowned and tapped the table rhythmically as he asked.
"Clearly... The Japanese government has dispatched a total of one medium-sized aircraft carrier, one cruiser, three destroyers, and two air wings under the Guards Aviation Division. In addition, for the sake of the Japanese troops in China who may break through, the Japanese government has also sent
Removed a large number of transport ships and headed to China together..." Rost replied.
"Your Excellency, it seems that the Japanese government is very determined to retaliate..." Marshall said with a solemn expression...
"How do you say that?" Roosevelt asked.
"According to my understanding, after several years of fighting, the Chinese government does not have a single warship that can handle it, let alone a fleet. Therefore, with this squadron sent by the Japanese government, it can dominate the entire China
coastal."
"In terms of the air force, although China has more than twice the number of fighter planes as the two air wings of the Japanese army. However, you should not forget that the specific performance of the fighters owned by the two forces is not at the same level... I believe that with the help of China,
If the existing equipment of the Air Force is pitted against the most elite Guards Air Division of the Japanese Army, there will only be one result, and that is failure..." Marshall answered affirmatively.
Although Marshall's reasons are very sufficient, he seems to have forgotten one thing: although the equipment of the Chinese Air Force is very backward, these backward equipment have also trained a large number of outstanding pilots after several years of fighting.
In the past few days, the equipment of an aviation division supported by the US government is about to arrive in China.
With these advanced air force equipment, coupled with a large number of pilots trained in the war, with only a short familiarization period, a powerful aviation division of the Chinese Air Force will surely appear in front of the Japanese Air Force and catch the Japanese Air Force by surprise.
Thinking of this, Roosevelt, with a smile on his face, did not give any explanation, and said bluntly: "No, Marshall, I believe in the Chinese Air Force. I believe that the Chinese Air Force will definitely win the final victory and annihilate all the Japanese invading fleets."
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Seeing Marshall who looked puzzled, Roosevelt still did not explain, and continued: "Marshall, you have to trust my judgment... Now, what we need to do is, after the victory of the Chinese team, how to
In the shortest possible time, we will strengthen the Chinese Air Force and Navy, and require the Chinese Navy to land on the Japanese mainland as soon as possible..."
Seeing that Roosevelt didn't want to explain, Marshall stopped asking any more questions and answered directly: "Your Excellency, the solution is very simple."
"As long as the Chinese Air Force wins, the various military aids promised by the U.S. government will equip the Chinese Air Force in the shortest possible time. At the same time, on the basis of the original military support, it will once again unconditionally support the two aviation units of the Chinese Air Force.
The active equipment of the division. Finally, a squadron will be mobilized from the Allied navies to avoid the search of the Japanese combined fleet, support the Chinese offshore fleet, and land on the Japanese mainland..."
Although it was very heartbreaking to give away the equipment of the two aviation divisions for nothing. However, for the sake of victory in the Pacific battlefield, Roosevelt still replied very definitely: "I agree, Marshall, I will leave this matter to you. In addition, for the victory in the Pacific battlefield, Roosevelt still responded very definitely.
, in this process, let us look forward to the final victory of the Chinese ** team..."
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